Christmas Cookie Bars: The Best Indulgent Treat for the Holidays
The perfect blend of flavors and textures, these Christmas Cookie Bars are a must-have for your holiday celebrations.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 bars 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts, if using.
- Spread the batter evenly into a greased baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For added flavor, try adding a pinch of cinnamon to the batter.
- These bars freeze well; just wrap them in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Christmas Cookie Bars, Holiday Desserts, Cookie Recipes